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When community meets finance

Community energy projects may be pivotal in low-carbon transitions, yet little empirical evidence exists about their financing. Now, research sheds light on the financial mechanisms and performance of community energy projects in the UK.

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Bauwens, T. When community meets finance. Nat Energy 5, 119–120 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-019-0547-3

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